{"id":45949,"date":"2023-12-28T17:32:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T22:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/?p=45949"},"modified":"2025-08-08T15:34:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:34:16","slug":"top-5-significant-environmental-stem-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/2023\/12\/top-5-significant-environmental-stem-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Significant Environmental STEM Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"45950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-45950\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-52042\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mount-polley-4770058_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45954\" style=\"width:638px;height:auto\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-45950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Environmental science is one of the most essential sciences there is to study. As the Earth and the environment are constantly changing due to the changes made by mankind, it is crucial to understand the impact of these changes. That is why considering a career in environmental science is of the utmost importance. Here are <strong>five environmental STEM careers<\/strong> you can consider for the future.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-environmental-engineer\">1. Environmental Engineer<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Environmental engineers are professionals who apply engineering, chemistry, biology, and soil science principles to develop solutions to environmental problems. Their focus can stem from protecting the environment to human health in current environmental conditions. Environmental engineers work on air and water quality issues, waste management, pollution control, and sustainable development. The average yearly salary for this STEM career is $85,199. To better understand our environment and how it works, a career as an environmental engineer might be the one for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45949_68f08e-b2 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45949_68f08e-b2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-45949_68f08e-b2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-hydrologist\">2. Hydrologist<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A hydrologist is a scientist who studies the distribution, movement, and properties of water in the Earth&#8217;s atmosphere and on its surface. To be more specific, hydrology is the scientific discipline that deals with the properties of the waters on Earth and their environmental relationships. If you were a hydrologist, you would study various aspects of water, including rainfall, snowfall, runoff, groundwater, and water quality. The average yearly salary for this STEM career is $85,402. A hydrologist\u2019s work is critical for understanding water resources, managing water supplies, and addressing water-related issues. So, if you are interested in water and all its properties, this is undoubtedly a career to consider.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45949_c72fb6-a8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45949_c72fb6-a8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-45949_c72fb6-a8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-wildlife-biologist\">3. Wildlife Biologist<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A wildlife biologist is a scientist who studies and manages wildlife, including different types of animals, plants, and habitats. Wildlife biologists aim to understand the behavior, ecology, distribution, and population dynamics of various species in natural ecosystems. Their work often involves field research, data analysis, and conservation efforts to ensure the well-being and sustainability of wildlife populations. The average yearly salary for this STEM career is $57,231. If you are interested in animals and wildlife in general, this is the career for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45949_9b19c8-ba .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45949_9b19c8-ba .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-45949_9b19c8-ba\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-microbiologist\">4. Microbiologist<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A microbiologist is a scientist who studies microscopic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, and protozoa. Microbiologists are crucial in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, industry, and environmental science. They use multiple tools and techniques, including microscopes, molecular biology techniques, and computer-based analysis. Microbiological research contributes significantly to understanding life processes and human health and developing technologies with applications in diverse industries. The average yearly salary for this STEM career is $79,422.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45949_bc41f5-ac .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45949_bc41f5-ac .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-45949_bc41f5-ac\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-arborist\">5. Arborist<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>An arborist, also known as a tree surgeon, specializes in cultivating, managing, and studying trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. Arborists are trained in the care and maintenance of trees, and they work to ensure the health, safety, and aesthetic value of individual trees and entire tree populations. Their work contributes to urban and natural landscapes&#8217; overall health and sustainability. The average yearly salary for this STEM career is $76,248. Any lover of nature and trees will find this work to be illuminating.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45949_9172a9-29 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45949_9172a9-29 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-45949_9172a9-29\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These environmental STEM careers offer diverse opportunities to contribute to the well-being and sustainability of the environment. 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